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Gerdun Family History

Gerdun Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Verdun, Gerdon, Gordon, German, Perdue, Verdin, Gerou, Gervin, Gardon

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Where is the Gerdun family from?

You can see how Gerdun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerdun family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gerdun families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Gerdun family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerdun's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gerdun families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerdun surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Gerdun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerdun census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 20 immigration records available for the last name Gerdun. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Gerdun. For the veterans among your Gerdun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerdun lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1998, in the United States, Gerdun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gerdun in 1976 was 89, and 96 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerdun ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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